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Archive: January, 2018

From left: Marine Corps Reserve Maj. Jamie Fleischhacker and Rogelio (Roy) Diaz, DLA liaison officer for USSOUTHCOM take part in the final planning conference for Integrated Advance 17 exercise at U.S. Southern Command headquarters.

Jan. 11, 2018

Reservists help DLA expand exercise-planning capabilities

Members of DLA's Joint Reserve Force are helping plan DLA's joint and national training exercises.

Filled liquid oxygen carts are ready for pick-up at the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels facilities section at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Dec. 4, 2017. Oxygen is pressurized and cooled into a liquid state in order to transport it more efficiently from cryogenic tanks to JBER’s aircraft to provide fresh air to pilots in flight.

Jan. 10, 2018

LOX and load: Fuels Airmen breathe life into aviation

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson website — As a C-17 Globemaster III gains altitude, air pressure decreases, reducing the amount of oxygen in a pilot’s blood. If unprepared, permanent damage to vital organs can happen within minutes. To prevent this, aircrew rely upon liquid oxygen.

Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group Holds Annual Meeting at DLA Distribution Headquarters

Jan. 10, 2018

Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group Holds Annual Meeting at DLA Distribution Headquarters

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The Cumberland York Area Local Defense Group (CYALDG) hosted their annual meeting at DLA Distribution headquarters in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 8 and received an update on how DLA Distribution supports the Pennsylvania economy.

Staff sergeant in ACUs standing with gifts in office, facing viewer

Jan. 10, 2018

Parents, children grateful for DLA holiday generosity via Adopt-a-Family

Thanks to the generosity of Defense Logistics Agency employees in the McNamara Headquarters Complex, 113 children from 37 families received Christmas gifts in 2017, as part of the annual DLA Adopt-a-Family program.

Jan. 9, 2018

A Tribe of Heretics

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Our culture works hard to prevent change. We have long had systems and organizations and standards designed to dissuade people from challenging the status quo.

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Jan. 9, 2018

DLA Energy integral to Air Force MAFCAT fuel tankering program

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency Energy is an integral player in providing fuel data to Air Mobility Command’s 618th Air Operations Center fuel tankering program that provides more efficient and effective warfighter support.

Navy Cdr. Allen “A.J.” Rivera is presented the Meritorious Service Medal for serving as director of Operations Research and Analysis Division at Naval Supply Systems Command, Weapon Systems Support in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in a ceremony on Jan. 4.

Jan. 9, 2018

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, incoming commander recognized in ceremony

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. — A Navy Commander assigned to Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP), Weapon Systems Support (WSS) in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, was recognized in a promotion and award ceremony Jan. 4.

man works on generator

Jan. 8, 2018

USACE Quality Assurance checks help keep temporary emergency generators running strong in Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers website — Shelby Deal leans over a generator hooked up to a water pump station on the side of a twisting mountain road in central Puerto Rico. He notes the generator’s barcode and transponder number, inspects its oil and fuel filters, checks the fuel gauge, and records the number of hours the generator has operated.

Susan Lucio has been announced as the newest deputy commander of DLA Distribution Puget Sound, Washington.

Jan. 5, 2018

Baguio girl makes it big abroad

BAGUIO, Philippines — A Baguio girl has made it big abroad.

The process that the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron goes through to send MRAP vehicles throughout the area of responsibility is designed to ensure the vehicle makes its destination and operates properly when it gets there.

Jan. 5, 2018

Delivering MRAPs safely downrange

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing website — The process that the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron goes through to send MRAP vehicles throughout the area of responsibility is designed to ensure the vehicle makes its destination and operates properly when it gets there.